Hip-Hop Lives Here
Hip-Hop Lives Here
Born and raised in New Jersey, artist Lil Rottie now finds himself in Las Vegas chasing his dreams and building a name for himself in the music industry. He decided back in November of 2020 that he wanted to pursue music full time out of passion and to give his family a better life.
He just dropped the music video for his newest song ‘Destiny.’ He stated this song and video represent the trials and tribulations that he’s faced in life to reach his ultimate destiny in life. He said growing up in the ‘dark side of New Jersey’ was hard and dangerous, which pushed him to want a better life for himself and his family so those are his biggest motivators in life and in his career.
During his interview we asked him who or what inspires your style, he responded that he’s most inspired by Juice WRLD and Lil Durk ‘because of the melodies they create and the lyrics they put on a song can’t be matched.’ He also mentioned that he has been most compared to Juice WRLD, Lil Durk and Lil Uzi in terms of style and sound.
He is currently writing, producing and engineering all of his music because he found himself constantly struggling to find beats that matched his style so he taught himself how to produce music. He puts a lot of time into making his music because he wants his music ‘to be something people can resonate with.’ He also stated that he ‘doesn’t want to be just Lil Rottie the artist, but an artist that makes a cultural impact through his music and actions.’
He also told us to expect a new release in 2022 featuring a very well known artist but wouldn’t reveal who! So be sure to follow his social media accounts below to stay up to date on all things Lil Rottie. Be sure to keep streaming ‘Destiny’ on all platforms and show some love on his latest music video on YouTube as well! In closing, he said ‘Just watch, by this time next year I’ll be global.’
Share
Advertisement
Charli xcx’s 2024 album Brat marked a turning point in her career, but it also brought an intense level of attention that followed her everywhere.
That shift became a key source of inspiration for The Moment, the British dance pop artist’s mockumentary which premiered on Jan. 30. Directed by Aidan Zamiri, the high energy film offers an exaggerated reflection of Charli’s Brat era rise. Speaking to Billboard in a video interview shared on Monday Feb. 2, the singer and songwriter said the project was shaped by the real life “transition” she experienced during that period.
“I’d been this relatively niche artist, and then had suddenly been opened up to this huge new audience, some of whom really connected with me, some of whom only connected with aspects of me, some of whom liked me, but didn’t really get me,” Charli said during a Zoom conversation with Zamiri. “How much you’re under scrutiny, in the spotlight, being listened to, watched, is a really interesting thing. It made me so acutely aware of how hard that transition can be.”
Brat was released in June 2024 and climbed to No. 3 on the Billboard 200, marking the highest chart position of Charli’s career so far. The album also earned her three Grammy Awards. She sustained that momentum later in the year with a Brat remix project featuring a roster of well known collaborators, followed by the Brat Tour which wrapped up in August 2025.
In the time since, Charli has made it clear that the Brat chapter is behind her, noting that her attention has shifted toward acting roles and soundtrack work. In the coming weeks, she is set to release her Wuthering Heights companion album tied to Emerald Fennell’s upcoming film adaptation of the classic Charlotte Bronte novel.
“Nothing lasts forever — and no one lasts forever,” Charli told Billboard when explaining why she chose to close out the Brat era on her own terms. “I think I’ve alway’s known that. It’s cooler to just leave it all behind.”
That said, she still found joy in recreating the relentless club energy that defines The Moment, which she and Zamiri shot across 29 days. “Every single weekend, we would just go out and party,” Charli said of keeping the atmosphere alive on set. “Sometimes Aidan would just blast The Prodigy whilst they were setting up a shot.”
Watch Charli and Zamiri’s full interview with Billboard above.
Share
Advertisement
